Cabeça Gorda from Pampilhosa da Serra

Cabeça Gorda can be cycled from 2 sides. Cabeça Gorda from Cambas is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cabeça Gorda from Pampilhosa da Serra.

You don't need special gearing for Cabeça Gorda from Pampilhosa da Serra. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Cabeça Gorda from Pampilhosa da Serra is a 4th-category climb. A sprint to the top is usually not an option, and untrained riders will definitely feel it in their legs. For trained cyclists, it is a great training climb.

Cabeça Gorda from Pampilhosa da Serra is 5.3 mi long.

The average gradient of Cabeça Gorda from Pampilhosa da Serra is 3.1%.

Cabeça Gorda from Pampilhosa da Serra has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.3%.

The summit of Cabeça Gorda from Pampilhosa da Serra is at 2106 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:03:27 to climb Cabeça Gorda from Pampilhosa da Serra. At 7 mph the time is 00:44:55, and at 9 mph 00:35:00. For the fastest cyclists, 00:26:18 is an achievable time.

Cabeça Gorda from Pampilhosa da Serra is located in the region Beira-Baixa-province in Portugal.